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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.17 and 69.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.17 and 69.94 is: 104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.17 = 69.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.17 = 69.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.17 × 69.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 14,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,908.75/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.87

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